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Dear Pharmacist: I take a water pill (diuretic) for blood pressure. Now, I have to take Boniva for osteopenia. Is there a connection? What’s next for me? --H.J., Ocala, Fla. Oh yes, definitely ...

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Dear Pharmacist: I take a water pill (diuretic) for blood pressure. Now, I have to take Boniva for osteopenia. Is there a connection? What's next for me? H.J., Ocala, Fla. Oh yes! Your diuretic makes ...